How can I hack the gassiness of beans?

Red kidney beans are awesomely balanced food, and I find them really tasty.

But I don't know if it's age, or what, but lately, I just can't handle them any more. The gas collects inside my body, and causes sever aches, etc. until I finally manage to expel it (usually while taking a dump).

There are plenty of websites offering thoughts and suggestions on how to combat the gas.

Does the hacker community have advice to share on this matter?

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tatalegma 12y ago ↗

There are over the counter drugs you can buy that solve this problem. This post doesn't belong on HN. Also, such a wrong use of the word "hack".

farseer 12y ago ↗

If by hacking you mean removing the offending gene from the beans then yes. You must have a strong background in biology, chemistry and genetic engineering to proceed. An access to a lab would also be useful.

If that is not what you meant, then please remove your post.

pieleman 12y ago ↗

My mother's trick was to put the pre-soaked beans in a steam-cooker, add hot water, cook for 5 minutes, drain off the water, then cook the beans with fresh water. It does seem to remove a lot of the gas, not sure why though.